In our recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast for the week ending February 10, we discuss trade, bees and more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending February 10th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Alabama Legislative Session Underway
The 2017 Alabama Legislative Session officially kicked off this week as Governor Robert Bentley delivered his State of the State address. According to information provided by the Alabama Agribusiness Council, the Governor touted the accomplishments of his administration and renewed his commitment of focusing on opportunities for Alabama’s future. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Alabama Farmers Federation Praises Luther Strange Appointment
by Jeff Helms, Alabama Farmers Federation The Alabama Farmers Federation congratulated Attorney General Luther Strange on his appointment as U.S. Senator for Alabama. “Attorney General Strange is a strong defender of the law and has already shown leadership at the national level by pushing back against regulatory overreach,” said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “Alabama farmers have enjoyed a close working …
Alabama Farmers Federation Congratulates Attorney General Jeff Sessions
by Jeff Helms, Alabama Farmers Federation The Alabama Farmers Federation today praised the confirmation of former U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., as United States attorney general. “Sen. Sessions is a friend of Alabama farmers and a steadfast defender of the rule of law,” said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “He has a spotless record of pursuing justice as a U.S. attorney, …
Various NRCS Programs Available in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama invites agricultural producers to stop by its local office to sign up for funding through various programs it currently offers. State Conservationist Ben Malone says the Service hopes landowners will take advantage of these programs here in 2017. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Alabama Cattlemen Getting Ready for Annual Convention
While a good number of cattlemen and women from Alabama were in Nashville, Tennessee last week for the 2017 Cattle Industry Convention, Dr. Billy Powell says the focus now is on the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show coming up next week in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Growers Invited to Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show this Week
Peanut growers across the Southeast are invited to attend the 12th annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama this Thursday, February 9. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending February 3rd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Dee Named to Soybean Innovation Lab Advisory Board
by Marlee Moore, Alabama Farmers Federation Pickens County farmer Annie Dee was recently selected to serve on the Soybean Innovation Lab (SIL) Advisory Board, where she fills a pivotal role connecting U.S. farmers to the international development community. Dee is a partner in Dee River Ranch near Aliceville, a family-owned and -operated 10,000-acre diversified farm. Dee said she knows U.S. soybean farmers …